In this role, you will be responsible for sales and business development activities for security. This includes recruiting and directing a sales team and providing leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. As a Sales Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.
What you'll do with "Our Support and Your Experience"- Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
- Develop Market Strategy: Develop and execute a vertical or territory strategy that aligns to our company priorities and identifies why the verticals or territory approach was selected and how you will measure performance.
- Solution Alignment Management (Managing Customer Lifetime Value): Have a plan for leading the upselling and cross selling of services, managed services, digital transformation, leveraged services and technology across all accounts.
- Recruit & On-Board Top Talent: Proactively recruit, hire, on board and develop top sales talent.
- Daily Planning & Encouragement: Provide daily & weekly sales planning and encouragement to all sales team members directly and through delegation. Employ methods for ensuring all sales colleagues have what they need daily to execute their plans.
- Opportunity Coaching: Coach key sales pursuits including pre-meeting planning, in-meeting support, and post meeting debriefing.
- Continuous Improvement & Performance Management: Provide training, coaching and other methods for continuously developing your team. Deploy methods for recognizing and managing underperformance.
- Proposal Review, Pricing, and Support: Aid Account Executives in the preparation and delivery of request for proposal (RFP) responses, proposals, and presentations. Ensure accurate estimates, professionalism, and competitive pricing while maintaining maximum profit margins.
- Sales Forecasts: Provide monthly and annual sales forecasts that are reliable and accurate.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You'll Need- Proven experience managing a sales team.
- Proven experience developing successful business plans and sales strategies.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others.
- Knowledge of products/systems and solutions of Convergint relevant to the vertical markets and their value propositions.
- Experience in the recruitment and interviewing process.
- Strong ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and colleagues.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Driven, self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.
Company BenefitsConvergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Requirements:Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
- College degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred
Minimum Experience: 8 years of successful sales, including 2 years in the area of commercial sales (electronic security, fire alarm, building automation systems, or healthcare technologies)
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
- Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals
- Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams
